Justice Studies (BA)
Accelerated Program

Justice studies is an innovative social science program examining current social justice issues, such as human rights, domestic violence and immigration, against a backdrop of legal systems, law and culture. The BA program in justice studies equips students with a dynamic knowledge of the world's justice systems and gives them the skills to create meaningful, real-world change.

Affording College

Financial Aid
ASU has many financial aid options. Almost everyone, regardless
of income, can qualify for some form of financial aid. In fact,
more than 70 percent of all ASU students receive some form of
financial assistance every year.

Career Outlook

Many graduates go on to law school, graduate school or other professional degree programs. Students emerge from this program with knowledge and skills designed to bring social justice concerns to their professional careers. Our graduates work in a variety of fields, including:

human welfare and social work

law and law enforcement

nongovernmental organizations

other public service fields

Example Careers

Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:

Career

*growth

*median salary

Compliance Managers

8%

$105,610

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

7%

$61,050

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

-7.8%

$62,500

Court Reporters

3.4%

$55,120

Criminal Investigators and Special Agents

4.5%

$79,970

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

12.5%

$60,400

Immigration and Customs Inspectors

4.5%

$79,970

Economists

6.3%

$102,490

Environmental Economists

6.3%

$102,490

Police Identification and Records Officers

4.5%

$79,970

Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

9.6%

$69,520

Human Resources Managers

9.1%

$110,120

Intelligence Analysts

4.5%

$79,970

Investment Fund Managers

8%

$105,610

Investment Underwriters

9.6%

$69,520

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

5.6%

$133,840

Labor Relations Specialists

-7.7%

$63,200

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

12.3%

$104,910

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

10.4%

$60,670

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

6.6%

$87,910

Political Scientists

2.8%

$115,110

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

10.6%

$81,430

Private Detectives and Investigators

10.6%

$50,700

Regulatory Affairs Managers

8%

$105,610

Risk Management Specialists

9.6%

$69,520

Security Managers

8%

$105,610

Social and Community Service Managers

18%

$64,100

Loss Prevention Managers

8%

$105,610

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).